Mobile Shopping : Cyber Monday

Mobile phones will have an impact on retail sales this year. Cyber Monday shoppers are reaching for their mobile phones more frequently to make a purchase or research products. In fact, 3.8% will shop from a mobile device such as an iPhone or a BlackBerry, according to Shop.org.

MediaPost Publications Shop By Phone: Mobile Makes Dent In Cyber Monday Sales 12/01/2009

A recent survey found that 87.1% of retailers will have a special promotion on Cyber Monday, up from 83.7% last year and 72.2% in 2007. The majority -- 42.9% -- will focus on specific deals, compared with 32.9% on one-day sales, and 15.7% on free shipping for all purchases.

The web performance unit at Compuware released its list of the most responsive retail sites on the mobile Web. Number #1 was Amazon, mobile website loading in 2.85 seconds,

MoSite - Load Time

Amazon - 2.85 seconds

QVC - 2.94 Seconds

Newegg - 3.33 seconds

Overstock - 3.35 seconds

Best Buy - 3.43 seconds

Walmart - 3.84 seconds

Victoria's Secret - 4.93 seconds

Barnes & Noble - 5.23 seconds

Nordstrom - 5.44 seconds

Musicians Friend - 5.72 seconds

1800Flowers - 5.92 seconds

Sears - 6.06 seconds

Buy.com - 6.22 seconds

Target - 6.95 seconds

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